SSAA Shot Show 2013 - Lightforce

Published on May 29, 2013
Duration: 8:46

This video reviews Lightforce's Pred9X and Pred6X illumination products, highlighting their use as tactical and hunting lights. The Pred9X is an Australian-made product with a redesigned mounting system for quick detachment and improved alignment, featuring a tight beam optimized for distance shooting with riflescopes. The Pred6X is an imported, more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance and comes as a complete kit. Both products emphasize beam intensity over raw lumen output for effective long-range visibility. Lightforce also introduced upgraded controls for their handheld spotlights, offering variable power, silent operation, and memory function for brightness settings.

Quick Summary

Lightforce's Pred9X tactical spotlight features a redesigned mounting system for quick detachment and improved alignment, a tight beam optimized for distance shooting with riflescopes, and offers various LED color options. It boasts an output of approximately 56,000 candela, effective out to 200-250 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:28Introduction to Lightforce
  2. 00:35Pred9X Overview
  3. 01:13Pred9X Upgrades
  4. 02:05Pred9X Color Options
  5. 02:48Pred9X Filter Size
  6. 03:06Pred6X Introduction
  7. 03:46Pred6X Kit Contents
  8. 04:25Pred9X Candela & Range
  9. 04:34Pred6X Candela & Range
  10. 05:03Beam Pattern for Shooting
  11. 06:03Spotlight Control Upgrades
  12. 06:12Variable Power & Silent Controls
  13. 06:36Applicable Models for Upgrades
  14. 06:47Three-Button Control System
  15. 07:10Battery Saving with Dimming
  16. 07:30Demonstrating Controls
  17. 08:09Weight and Portability
  18. 08:19Retail Price of Upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Lightforce Pred9X tactical spotlight?

The Lightforce Pred9X features a redesigned mounting system for quick detachment and improved alignment, a tight beam optimized for distance shooting with riflescopes, and offers various LED color options including intense green, white, and red. It boasts an output of approximately 56,000 candela, effective out to 200-250 yards.

How does the Lightforce Pred6X differ from the Pred9X?

The Lightforce Pred6X is an imported, more budget-friendly option compared to the Australian-made Pred9X. It offers a tight spot beam with approximately 16,000 candela and comes as a complete kit including a scope mount, filter, silent switch, charger, and spare battery.

What improvements have been made to Lightforce's handheld spotlights?

Lightforce has upgraded their handheld spotlights with variable power control, allowing users to dim the light from high to low levels. These new controls also feature silent operation, electronic circuits to prevent arcing, and a memory function to recall the last set brightness.

Why is a tight beam important for rifle scope lights like the Lightforce Pred9X?

A tight beam is crucial for rifle scope lights because it provides an intense, direct light for long distances without washing out the foreground. This prevents the bright foreground from obscuring the target at range, which is a common issue with wider-beam flashlights.

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